5th Grade ELA Pretest – Florida FAST Style

What is the main text structure used in this passage?

• A. Cause and Effect

• B. Compare and Contrast

• C. Chronological

• D. Problem and Solution

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which text feature would BEST help the reader understand how a camel stores water?

• A timeline

• A diagram of a camel's body

• A map of deserts

• A photo of a polar bear

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How does the structure of this text help the reader?

• It explains a series of events in order.

• It shows the differences between Arctic and desert animals.

• It presents a problem animals face.

• It gives a summary of animal facts.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the purpose of mentioning both the Arctic and desert?

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the central idea of the passage?

• Chocolate should be avoided because of sugar.

• The Mayans used chocolate first.

• Chocolate has changed over time and is now enjoyed worldwide.

• Chocolate is made from cocoa beans.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which detail supports the central idea?

• Chocolate is made from beans.

• Chocolate was once a bitter drink.

• Chocolate is sold in stores.

• Some people are allergic to chocolate.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why does the author include the detail about chocolate in Europe?

• To show chocolate became popular worldwide.

• To explain how chocolate tastes.

• To compare chocolate and coffee.

• To describe chocolate factories.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence from the passage best supports the central idea?

• The Mayans used chocolate in ceremonies.

• Chocolate was originally a bitter drink.

• Chocolate became a prized item in Europe.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the author's purpose in writing this text?

• To entertain readers with a story about straws

• To inform readers about different types of straws

• To persuade readers to stop using plastic straws

• To explain how straws are made

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the passage below: Plastic straws are convenient, but they are harming our planet. Every day, millions are thrown away, and many end up in oceans where they hurt marine animals. Some people argue that banning plastic straws is too extreme. However, many believe we must take action to protect the environment. By switching to paper or reusable straws, we can reduce pollution and save wildlife.

• Plastic straws are convenient.

• Millions are thrown away every day.

• We must take action to protect the environment.

• Some people argue that banning straws is extreme.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2